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William B. Sheldon

William B. Sheldon[1, 2]

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  • Name William B. Sheldon  [1] 
    Born 1818  [1] 
    Gender Male 
    Sheldon Magazine Number
    • William B. #4139
    Person ID I412303531755  Sheldon Family Genealogy
    Last Modified 4 Apr 2025 

    Father David Fitch Sheldon,   b. 1 Dec 1785, Rupert, Bennington, Vermont, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1 Oct 1842, Rupert, Bennington, Vermont, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 56 years) 
    Mother Sarah Dunton,   b. Abt. 1790,   d. Abt. 1825  (Age 35 years) 
    Married Abt. 1810 
    Family ID F2519  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Betsey Maria Andrews,   b. Abt. 1820 
    Last Modified 4 Apr 2025 
    Family ID F1580  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Sources 
    1. [S1608211328] The Sheldon Magazine, Henry Olcott Sheldon, The Sheldon Magazine, 1855.
      Page 42: William B #4139, born 1811, son of David #1665 and Sarah Dunton. Note "Betsey Maria Andrews, Rupert"

    2. [S1665410957] SFA Card Files, SFA (Sheldon Family Association), SFA Card Files.


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Rev. Henry O. Sheldon

The Rev. Henry O. Sheldon is often considered the grandfather of Sheldon genealogy. While traveling as a preacher he met other Sheldons and wondered how they were all related. Eventually, he began collecting genealogies & piecing the various Sheldon branches together, first published in 1855 as the Sheldon Magazine.

From his private journal: Monday, 4th of May, 1818, age 19, the start of his travels:

“Snowed some last night – roads wet and splashy – At half-past eleven A.M. started on a western tour – took an affectionate leave of my parents and brother and sister after receiving their advice & prayer for my preservation, — rode 25 miles – The day was wet & cold & stormy – Winds N.W.”

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